Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Financial Conduct Authority
12 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
Contact
Lea-Rose Clarke
Telephone
+44 2070661000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://fca.delta-esourcing.com/
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
FCA Handbook Website & Associated Services Replacement
Reference number
CON-21-216
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The current Handbook website is maintained by a third-party Contractor who provides the following services:
• Monthly updating and consolidation of the Handbook online content plus Print-on-Demand services
• Management of subscription services for the Handbook
• Ad hoc updating and corrections to content on www.handbook.fca.org.uk as required.
• Management of periodic improvements to support the usability of the Handbook website based on user feedback
• Providing MI to the FCA for effective monitoring of service delivery and functions
The Contractor currently uses database and content management solutions including XML editing and a pagination engine – all of which are contracted to third parties. The Hosting solution is provided by a third-party infrastructure provider.
The current Service Support Desk is provided by an alternative third-party. Using an application that allows the FCA to report and track issues and incidents identified by users.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48220000 - Internet and intranet software package
- 48221000 - Internet browsing software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
- 72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services
- 72212221 - Internet browsing software development services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The FCA will be undertaking an RFI as an Information Gathering exercise for the Provision of FCA Handbook website & Associated Services Solution. The RFI process will include a response to an online questionnaire that will be published on 19 November 2021, attendance of a Supplier Day on the 25 November 2021 followed by optional Supplier 1:2:1 sessions (dates to be confirmed).
Suppliers are required to complete the Supplier Day registration by Monday 22 November 2021 confirming attendance and providing details of attendees and sign the NDA without amendment that is published with this notice at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5X6938D533. Supplier must sign the NDA before attending the Supplier Day.
two.2.14) Additional information
For any queries relating to this opportunity these must be raised through the messaging facility in Delta portal https://fca.delta-esourcing.com.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
12 November 2021
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
FCA Handbook Website and Associated Services Replacement
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this prior information notice (PIN) is:
a) to give potential tenderers advance notice that the FCA are currently evaluating its options prior to undertaking an exercise for the re-tender of the FCA Handbook Website and Associated services and
b) to advise potential suppliers of an upcoming supplier event which will be held on Thursday, November 25, 2021 via Microsoft Teams.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The FCA will be undertaking an RFI as an Information Gathering exercise for the Provision of FCA Handbook website & Associated Services Solution. The RFI process will include a response to an online questionnaire that will be published on 19 November 2021, attendance of a Supplier Day on the 25 November 2021 followed by optional Supplier 1:2:1 sessions (dates to be confirmed).
Suppliers are required to complete the Supplier Day registration by Monday 22 November 2021 confirming attendance and providing details of attendees and sign the NDA without amendment that is published with this notice at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5X6938D533. Supplier must sign the NDA before attending the Supplier Day.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
12 November 2021
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
FCA Handbook Website and Associated Services Replacement
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The current Handbook website is maintained by a third-party Contractor who provides the following services:
• Monthly updating and consolidation of the Handbook online content plus Print-on-Demand services
• Management of subscription services for the Handbook
• Ad hoc updating and corrections to content on www.handbook.fca.org.uk as required.
• Management of periodic improvements to support the usability of the Handbook website based on user feedback
• Providing MI to the FCA for effective monitoring of service delivery and functions
The Contractor currently uses database and content management solutions including XML editing and a pagination engine – all of which are contracted to third parties.
The Hosting solution is provided by a third-party infrastructure provider.
The current Service Support Desk is provided by an alternative third-party. Using an application that allows the FCA to report and track issues and incidents identified by users.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The FCA will be undertaking an RFI as an Information Gathering exercise for the Provision of FCA Handbook website & Associated Services Solution. The RFI process will include a response to an online questionnaire that will be published on 19 November 2021, attendance of a Supplier Day on the 25 November 2021 followed by optional Supplier 1:2:1 sessions (dates to be confirmed).
Suppliers are required to complete the Supplier Day registration by Monday 22 November 2021 confirming attendance and providing details of attendees and sign the NDA without amendment that is published with this notice at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5X6938D533. Supplier must sign the NDA before attending the Supplier Day.
two.2.14) Additional information
For any queries relating to this opportunity these must be raised through the messaging facility in Delta portal https://fca.delta-esourcing.com.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
12 November 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5X6938D533
GO Reference: GO-20211112-PRO-19227199